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ge washer problem

the agitator was sounding loud so I took it off to check the problem and I noticed that the shaft underneath it is real...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by massejosh
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by massejosh

Non electric gas dryers

Have been very hard to find in my recent trips to retailers. Is this a trend? Just wondering. Project for 2010 or sooner...
19 comments posted 16yrs
posted by wilgrow_co
19 comments posted 16yrs posted by wilgrow_co

What can I get out of Pella?

Hi, I ordered a $2000 bay window from Pella and it came an 1 1/4" to wide so it won't fit into the rough opening wi...
56 comments posted 16yrs
posted by aaronfude
56 comments posted 16yrs posted by aaronfude

Seal exterior of brick house?

I have a 50+ year old brick ranch house in coastal VA. During the N'oreaster of a week or so ago, we had steady 30+...
9 comments posted 16yrs
posted by starrin
9 comments posted 16yrs posted by starrin

For the Electrical Wizards....

Awl -- So I finally unloaded those 20 old #14 bx cables off the ancient upstairs fuse panel, onto a breaker panel downs...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by UNfitcat
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by UNfitcat

OT - Thanksgiving, American style

* Can't hardly get into the grocery store, all week. Packed with people doing last minute shopping. You'd think there w...
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posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

Puck Board

I've built a shower enclosure using puck board but find that silicon sealant will not adhear to it. Any suggestions...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by sumin
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by sumin

Black mold growth in silicone caulk

Seven years ago I stripped out the old caulk around the base of the tub surround. The last caulking was at installation...
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posted by chizzard52
9 comments posted 16yrs posted by chizzard52

Leaking faucet (arrrgh!)

I have a single-handle Peerless faucet in my kitchen. It has a persistent drip that I've attempted to fix a couple...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by stavros
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by stavros

will this work?

Not sure where I stand on this one. I have a labelled 3/4" water meter. My line to the barn is 1". Can I use that meter...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by rbig
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by rbig

composting gutter debris

I just cleaned the gutters of the house we bought last year, and there was ~1" of a sandy dirty debris in the bottom of...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by acts2024
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by acts2024

Old Stanley Garage Door Opener

Model 2000.05, from maybe 1984. I push the button on the wall or the remote and the motor starts opening or closing but...
22 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Cadillac.coffin
22 comments posted 16yrs posted by Cadillac.coffin

Request for advice on sanders to prep for paint

I'd like to ask for advice on purchasing a sander that will help us on some home projects. We're doing a lot of...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by tom_sawyer70
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by tom_sawyer70